This paper explores the impact of yoga on mental health and its potential to promote overall wellbeing and emotional balance. Yoga, an ancient practice originating in India, encompasses physical postures, breathing exercises, meditation, and ethical principles. Over the years, numerous studies have investigated the effects of yoga on mental health, revealing promising findings.Yoga has been found to reduce symptoms of various mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, stress, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The practice of yoga induces relaxation responses, such as lowered heart rate and blood pressure, decreased cortisol levels, and increased parasympathetic activity, all of which contribute to stress reduction and improved emotional wellbeing. Furthermore, yoga enhances self-awareness and mindfulness, which can help individuals manage their emotions more effectively and develop a positive outlook on life. This paper also discusses the potential mechanisms through which yoga influences mental health, including the regulation of the autonomic nervous system, the modulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, and the activation of neural pathways associated with emotional regulation and reward processing. Furthermore, the role of yoga as a complementary treatment alongside conventional therapies for mental health conditions is explored, highlighting its potential to enhance overall treatment outcomes.